Shrinking
Global population trends have been a topic recently due to many countries being negatively affected. John Nelson is here to highlight China’s rapid decline and explain how these trends can impact commodity pricing worldwide.
Rate Cut
The Fed’s bold 50 basis point rate cut shocked Wall Street last week—but is it a sign of strength or a warning of what’s to come? Dive into this week’s commentary where we explore what history reveals about the market’s reaction to large initial rate cuts.
The Rate Dance
In the world of finance, two key interest rates reign supreme: the 10-year Treasury yield and the Fed Funds rate. The Fed Funds rate is set by the Federal Reserve, and changes to this rate are designed to influence the 10-year Treasury yield—a market-based...
Breadth Boost
Sometimes price isn’t the only thing that matters to investors. Breadth—the number of stocks going up or down—can be a valuable tool, too. For example, a popular way to measure this is with the Advance/Decline (A/D) Line. It’s calculated by taking the number of...
Financial Focus – September 18th, 2024
In this episode of Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson discuss tax planning strategies, highlighting the benefits of long-term capital gains over ordinary income. They also explain the difference between employer 401(k) matching and maximum contributions, offering advice on traditional vs. Roth 401(k) options.